For all those who love vanilla milkshakes and don’t want all the calories, animal products, fats, sugars, and the high glycemic index. Here is a fantastic tasting vanilla milkshake which is totally organic with a very low glycemic index of 20—making it great for diabetics. And this milkshake is quick and simple to make, and it’s sure to please everyone in the house. Plus this milkshake has all the goodness of taro root which provides long lasting energy, vitamins, minerals, Omega 3’s, and more.

(Optional) – Want a different flavor add some strawberries, or pineapple, or even cocoa powder and blend.

Place everything in a powerful blender and blend until smooth and then pour into a glass and that’s it! Enjoy a wonderful tasting milkshake that will give a person long lasting energy and keep them healthy, and this milkshake is great for diabetics.

Health Benefits of Organic Taro Root

Taro Root is a low glycemic index food that means it breaks down into glucose in the liver very slowly thus making it great for weight loss and for lowering blood sugar too making great for diabetics. And it also works wonders for those with hypoglycemia because it gives long lasting energy for a long period of time. And because it gives long lasting energy you don’t seem to get hungry… thus you lose weight. Taro Root contains lots of fiber that helps you feel full and also helps you lose weight.

Taro Root contains lots of vitamins A, C, B, and E vitamins as well as lots of trace minerals such as copper, magnesium, calcium, iron, selenium, manganese, zinc, potassium, and beta-carotene and cryptoxanthin which are great antioxidants helping to protect you from disease and slow the aging process, and has a good amount of protein too! In fact Taro Root is more nutritious than potatoes and it’s a gluten free. Taro Root is a cholesterol free and low in sodium too, contains B vitamins important for boosting up your immune system… and it’s a good low fat food.

Taro Root is very high in Vitamin E thus helping to protect you from cancer and heart disease. And Taro Root has a good amount of potassium helping to lower blood pressure and help with fluid regulation. Plus Taro Root is a good source of magnesium that’s important for muscle, bone, and nerve health, and works to lower blood pressure and blood sugar too.

Taro Root contains over 17 different amino acids that are important for maintaining good health, and it also contains life giving Omega 3 and 6 oils which are important for cardiovascular health, cancer prevention, and for preventing disease in general.

Taro Root because of its low glycemic index is a great food for athletes… with long lasting energy without spikes in glucose. Taro Root also helps with irritability, lowers blood pressure, prevents cell damage, helps to protect from colds and flues, helps with skin rashes, nausea, and also helps to regulate cholesterol, builds strong bones, and supports thyroid function.

Taro Roots and leaves must be cooked, and the roots have a nutty flavor that’s wonderful, and the leaves can also be cooked, and some say they tastes like cabbage. The large leaves are called elephant ears and make wonderful ornamental plants and they are very beautiful.

Taro Roots can be used in all kinds of dishes from curries, to eating them boiled and mashed just like potatoes, and in just about any recipe that you use potatoes. Taro can also be roasted, boiled, steamed, fried for chips, made into cakes, purred, made into milkshakes and just about any other way you want to use them, and you can find organic taro chips at your local super market.

You can buy organic taro roots at your local super market, at Asian markets, Latin American markets, and other ethnic stores. And they can also be found to order on-line and on Amazon and on Ebay.

Feel Free to Share – This information is meant to get you started… so you can do more research on your own… dig a little deeper and find what works for you. This article is for educational purposes only, I strongly recommend that you seek advice from your own GP, private doctor, or medical specialist for any ailment, illness, or medical condition.. this article not meant to be a scientific analysis in any way, shape, or form.

Dr. Paul Haider – Master Herbalist and Spiritual Teacher for over 25 years, helping people to recover and feel healthy. You can also find Dr. Haider on FB under Dr. Paul Haider, Healing Herbs, and at www.paulhaider.com – feel free to connect with him any time.

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Dr. Paul Haider has been a Spiritual Teacher and Master Herbalist for over 25 years. Dr. Haider helps those looking for healing and spiritual realization. Dr. Haider has over 3,000 articles about natural health and spirituality, a radio show, and writes for many magazines including OM Times Magazine. Dr. Paul Haider - Email – drpaulhaider@gmail.com or call him at (831) 869-9119 EST. Websites – www.paulhaider.com - and also on FB under Dr. Paul Haider